DSW Kenya Advocacy Coordinator and Resource Mobilization Coordinator Jobs in Nairobi

DSW (Deutsche Stiftung Weltbevoelkerung) is an international development and advocacy organisation with headquarters in Hannover, offices in Ethiopia, Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, and liaison offices in Berlin and Brussels. DSWs main goal is to help people free themselves from poverty. For this purpose we support integrated programs in sexual reproductive health and rights focusing on youth empowerment, advocacy, and capacity building of local partners. For more information see http://www.dsw-online.org/

DSW Kenya seeks to recruit the following staff based in the Nairobi office:

Vacancy 1: Advocacy Coordinator

General Description

The Advocacy Coordinator is primarily responsible for in-country advocacy initiatives. He/she will support local and regional advocacy initiatives and contribute effectively in the realization of the DSW Advocacy objectives and desired results.

Responsibilities:

Advocacy Leadership and Policy AnalysisProject ImplementationAdvocacy Evaluation, Reporting and DocumentationBuilding of Partner’s Advocacy CapacityNetworking and PartnershipsPost Graduate qualification in Social Sciences preferably in Development, Political Science, Communication or International Affairs. 3 years of working experience with a proven track record in policy and advocacy work is essential. Good knowledge of the functioning of the EU, including EU decision-making procedures and EU development cooperation policies/funding is desirable.Affinity for financial management Excellent oral and written English language skills  Problem solving with the ability to multi-taskVacancy 2: Resource Mobilization Coordinator

General Description

The Resource Mobilization Coordinator is primarily responsible for coordination of proposal writing processes and technical assistance. He/she will work closely with the Advocacy Coordinator to support related in-country initiatives and to enhance synergies with DSW’s work.

Responsibilities:

Proposal Writing, Review and EditingDevelopment of Resource Mobilization tools and systemsTechnical Assistance, Coaching and Training CSOs and ConsortiaScreening for EC RH/FP and Other Funding OpportunitiesNetworking and PartnershipsUniversity degree,At least 3 years of working experience in an international NGO Experience in writing proposals to main donors e.g. EU essentialExcellent English language skills (oral and written) requiredVery good communication and computer skills Interested candidates should send their CV, one page motivation letter and salary expectations to vacancies@dswkenya.org by 5th January 2013 with the job being applied for clearly stated in the subject line.
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates will be expected to undertake both oral and written interviews